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alleviate

/əˈliːvieɪt/verb

उच्चारण अलीविएट

(दर्द, कष्ट या समस्या को) कम करना, हल्का करना

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verb
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    [T] ~ sth

    to make pain, suffering or a problem less severe

    (दर्द, कष्ट या समस्या को) कम करना, हल्का करना

    • The scheme aims to alleviate poverty.
    • This medicine will alleviate the pain.
    • Free meals alleviate hunger among poor children.
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    • A cold cloth helped alleviate the pain.
    • The government plans to alleviate the shortage of water.
    • New buses will alleviate traffic congestion.

    Synonyms ease relieve

    Opposite aggravate

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